What can i do about last employer taking paycheck

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What can i do about last employer taking paycheck

Trucking company took my last paycheck and
charged me 400 to return the truck and wrote
it up in my pay stub as unauthorized miles
which they were aware of me returning it. Is
there anything i can do with this situation?

Asked on June 12, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Alabama

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

Yes, you can sue them for the money, such as in small claims court. The law is clear: you had to be paid for all work you did, and employers may not deduct from or withhold employee pay without either employee consent or a court order (e.g. if there was wage garnishment). Therefore, based on what you write, you seem to have a reasonable case for the money, and a small claims lawsuit, with you representing yourself "pro se" (not legal fees) would be well worth it.


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